China is willing to make concerted efforts with Canada to promote the relations between the two armed forces, said Liang Guanglie, chief of general staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), in Beijing on November 22.

Liang, also member of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when he held talks with Canada's Chief of the Defense Staff Ray Henault.

Liang said the relations between the armed forces of China and Canada have maintained good momentum in recent years, with frequent high-level visits and active cooperation in such fields as peace keeping, logistics, college education and winter training.

China attaches great importance to developing its friendly and cooperative relations with the Canadian armed forces, Liang said, noting that China desires to contribute to the sound development of the relations between the two armed forces in various fields.

Liang reaffirmed China's principled stand on the Taiwan issue.

Henault spoke positively of China's role played in maintaining regional stability, hoping to enhance cooperation with the Chinese armed forces and increase mutual understanding.

Henault stressed that Canada will continue to pursue the one-China policy.

Source: Xinhua